Matthew Rochte, LEED AP

**** * ***** ***., ***** 207, Milwaukee, WI 53207 abqrkj@r.postjobfree.com cell: 612-***-****

Director/Sr Leader, Sustainability / Corporate Responsibility

Triple-bottom-line operations experience with a commitment to growing sales

through progressive business management and communication

SUMMARY

Experienced sustainability and corporate social responsibility executive; driven by integrity and strong ethical principles. A confident leader with a passion for smart business improvement. A consistent commitment to integrating environmental and social impacts for growth and profitability. Cleanly communicates and reframes complex issues. Effective in orchestrating change using systems thinking. Strong team player and leader; inspires and challenges others to achieve their potential.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Communications / Social Media Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Strategic Planning and Integration

CAPABILITIES

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Facilitated sustainability and CSR strategic planning for small to large, national and international brands.Consulted McDonald's USA and McDonald's Corp. on their environmental sustainability strategiesEmbedded sustainability and CSR into the cultures of manufacturing to service firms.Seven years of hands-on operations experience in a triple-bottom-line manufacturing firm.Managed sustainability reporting, data collection, and GRI indexing. Project managed McDonald s Corporation s 2011 Global Sustainability Scorecard Report.Developed, tracked, and documented corporate best practices programs in waste, energy, supply chain accountability, communication, and stakeholder engagement.Ethics: Led international teams in Code of Ethics reviews; taught ethics; served as ethics investigator.Communications

Experienced organizational spokesperson.Social media savvy, 2200 twitter followers - recognized as #CSR and #Sustainability leader.Facilitated NGO and multi-stakeholder roundtable discussions at client locations and in Washington DC.18 years of website development and optimization: SEO, content management systems, blogs, wikis.Developed and implemented the redesign and launch of the new AboutMcDonalds.com sustainability site.Writings on CSR and Sustainability featured/ syndicated on 3BLmedia.com, CSRwire.com, Chloregy.comLed, developed, and implemented corporate branding efforts.Executive business coach: executives and management teams - leadership, strategy, communication, ethics.Integrated thinker can synthesize diverse information and communicate common threads.Innovator

& IntegratorBusiness Leader Operations

& Influencer

Collaborative leadership style of listening and discerning values and strengths; shares ownership.Effectively led and managed boards, staff, and R&D teams (managed up to 65 people).Experienced in both matrix and traditional work environments.Proven experience in developing and implementing effective strategic plans.Implemented lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.Created and launched start-up businesses and organizations.Experienced in managing P&L and budgets.Strong, calm coaching and leadership demeanor. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY2001-Present

Opportunity

Sustainability, Chicago, IL

Worked with corporate leadership and teams to develop, implement, and communicate corporate sustainability and social responsibility efforts. Work ranged from integrated strategic planning to project management, strategic communication, and training: employee and stakeholder engagement, supply chain, waste, energy, and facilities.

Sustainability / CSR strategic planning for small to large national and multinational brands.Consulted on the environmental sustainability strategy at both McDonald's USA and McDonald's Corp.Project managed McDonald s Corporation s 2011 Global Sustainability Scorecard Report.Developed and implemented the redesign of the new AboutMcDonalds.com sustainability site.Facilitated multi-stakeholder and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) roundtable discussions.Best practices (company and supply chain) research and documentation.Employee and stakeholder communication: intranet, social media, and traditional media.Ethics: Led global teams in international Code of Ethics reviews; taught ethics; ethics investigator.Nearly 20 years of consulting/coaching experience, domestic and international, traditional and matrix firms. Client industries included: manufacturing, food service, construction, commercial real estate, education, banking/ insurance, law, biomedical, non-profits, 3PL, HR, recruiting, restaurants, medical, and consulting.OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (including CSR, Sustainability, and Supply Chain functions) PARTNER1994-2000

Advanced

Liquid Handling, Inc., Milwaukee, WI

An aggressive international start-up manufacturer specializing in precision liquid handling technology for the clinical chemistry industry. Strong focus on sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and triple-bottom-line (Economic/Social/Environmental) management practices. Acquired by Innovadyne Technologies, LLC in 2000.

Developed and implemented socially responsible management practices. Formulated and promoted the corporate triple-bottom-line culture and vision.Continuously evaluated environmental and fiscal impact of processes and procurement: supply chain engagement; managed waste stream; energy and environmental facilities management; redesigned shipping containers; repurposed unused materials and equipment; discovered eco-friendly solvents/cleaners. Coached team members on connecting the corporate vision to their own vision and strengths.Led lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.

VOLUNTEER

AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT2005

Life

Coach Alliance, LLC, Minneapolis, MNHired to create and manage a national coaching company to provide pay-by-the-minute life coaching through a telephone call center. CSR was embedded into the value system and operations of the company.

Set vision, strategic plan, and tactical plan for company.Managed 19 staff and R&D team members and recruited 50 subcontracted coaches.Created guidelines and structures for qualifying and supervising coaches and training call center staff.Utilized nationwide marketing media: radio, television, print, and web. PRESIDENT

/ CHAIRMAN (20-30

hrs/wk) BOARD MEMBER2002-2006

Minnesota

Coaches Association, Minneapolis, MN

World's second largest regional coaching organization. Led organizational turn-around from collapse to national leader. Became a model for professional coaching associations.

Re-energized the organization's volunteer board by reinventing the leadership team, tapping into their individual strengths, and connecting the work to their values.Tripled membership roles in two years from 80 to 250 members.Instituted financial planning and expanded budget - results: cash reserves and a yearly positive carry-over.Established a sustainable leadership infrastructure for minimal disruptions during annual rotations.EDUCATION

AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEED AP BD+C - Leadership in Energy and Environment Design Accredited Professional

Green Building Certification Institute / US Green Building Council, Washington D.C. - 2009

B.A. - Major: Psychology - Industrial/Organizational focus

University of California, Riverside, CA - 1994

Spanish Study - Madre Tierra, Xela, Guatemala - Business & social proficiency (dormant)

Dual Graduate - Corporate Coach U International - CTP & CCTP 482 Credit Hours

Graduate - Future Milwaukee - Community Leadership Training Program

Attendee - State of Green Business - Chicago, IL

Attendee - Green Energy Summits - Milwaukee, WI

Attendee - Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) Summits - Chicago, IL

Attendee - Opportunity Green Conference - Los Angeles, CA

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Small Group Presentations & Roundtables:

Wisconsin Business & Conservation Leaders Roundtable2009 - Lt. Governor’s Council - MadisonStrategic Planning and Implementation2008 - Business Incubation Center - MinneapolisAttitudes and Perspectives2007 & 2008 - Mutual of Omaha and four other Minnesota companiesMasterful Coaching: Ethics and Right Action2005 - Minnesota Coaches AssociationConference Presentations:

Making The World Round Again - New Business Paradigms - Northland Bioneers 2006, Minneapolis Co-Creating the Next Frontier - Conversation Cafe - rated best program - ICF Conference 2004, QuebecPUBLISHING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter @mrochte – Top 10 #CSR tweeter and Top 25 #Sustainability tweeter – 2200 followers (8/2012)18 years of website development and optimization: SEO, content management systems, blogs, wikisWritings rebroadcast and syndicated on leading industry websitesBlogging since 2002Sustainability White Paper: "Opportunities In Sustainability: Enter at the Exit" http://3bl.me/rr9y56CSR Position Piece: "Trust & Corporate Social Responsibility: Framing the Discussion" http://3bl.me/m9zex9COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Academy for Global Citizenship, Chicago Charter School - Board Finance & Development teams 2012-PresentInternational Society of Sustainability Professionals - Member 2008-PresentNetImpact - Professional Member 2008-PresentThought Leader Gathering - Member of the Leaders Circle 2002-PresentInternational Coach Federation - Ethics & Standards Committee, Investigator, Member 2002-2009Apollo Male Chorus - Board Member 2007Global Minded Professionals - Milwaukee -Founder, President, Board Member 1996-2001Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow 1987INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Walking,rowing, choral singing, writingConversation circles and cafésToronto International Film Festival Attendee Green Networking: EcoTuesday, Green Drinks

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